Re-creation of Hudson River plane landing


Here's a takeoff to touchdown re-creation of the USAir flight that made an emergency landing in the Hudson river, with ATC radio transmissions. It's amazing how cool-headed the pilots and FAA people remain during the event.

US Airways Flight 1549 Reconstruction (Thanks, Lew!)

Mark Frauenfelder

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